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Ilana Davis secures acquittal of section 18 wounding offence
Ilana Davis represented the only defendant out of five to be acquitted after a two-week trial at Warwick Crown Court for section 18 wounding with intent. The trial, which was before HHJ Montgomery KC, concluded on the 28th August 2026. The prosecution case was that the five defendants
Gurdeep Garcha KC defends in double ‘date rape’ drug killing
Gurdeep Garcha KC represented Madalin Dumitru after himself and his partner, Adina Mihai, drugged four men in a bid to steal money and belongings, resulting in two of the victims dying. Oxford Crown Court heard of how Mihai, assisted by Dumitru, created an online profile and posed as a
Gurdeep Garcha KC and Curtis Myrie defend man on trial for body dumped in canal murder
Gurdeep Garcha KC and Curtis Myrie are defending a 65 year old West Bromwich man who is standing trial at Birmingham Crown Court accused of the murder of a 36 year old woman whose body was found in a Tipton canal a week after she was last seen alive.
Emily Andrew successfully secures sentence reduction in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division
The defendant had previously been sentenced to 46 weeks’ immediate custody at Warwick Crown Court for 4 offences of shop theft. Emily Andrew, instructed by Hine Solicitors, was granted leave to appeal by the Single Judge, and appeared before Mr Justice Goose, Lord Justice Foxton, and Her Honour Judge
Robert Tolhurst’s client acquitted of eight offences
Robert Tolhurst, instructed by Luke Cleghorn of David Coyle Solicitors, Nuneaton, defended for a client acquitted by a jury on 28th July 2026 following a trial at Warwick Crown Court. The indictment alleged eight offences: two counts of Rape, Sexual Assault and five counts of Sexual Activity with a Child.
Rachel Brand KC secures murder conviction in arson trial
Rachel Brand KC prosecuted Andrew Gorrell, whose trial took place at Wolverhampton Crown Court in February. He was sentenced on 6th July 2026 by the Recorder of Wolverhampton HHJ Chambers KC. In the early hours of the morning on 11th May 2025, Gorrell set fire to the wheelie bin
Other News
Charlotte Carlyle and Charlie Cinnamond join Citadel Chambers as 2026/27 pupils
Following an impressive pupillage recruitment programme Citadel Chambers are very pleased to welcome Charlotte Carlyle and Charlie Cinnamond as our 2026/27 pupils.
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly, formerly of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, who has joined us. Giles prosecutes and defends criminal cases in the Crown Court. From the various roles he has performed in his career, Giles has knowledge and experience of the culture and practices of the police and the Crown
Citadel’s Charity Christmas Present
This Christmas season, we are proud to announce our support for Axarquia Animal Rescue, a dedicated animal welfare organisation based in Malaga, Spain. Our contribution will help further their mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need throughout the Axarquia region. Axarquia Animal Rescue works tirelessly to provide care
Articles
The Sentencing Act 2026 and Suspended Sentences: What’s new? written by Emily Andrew
The Sentencing Act 2026 – What does it actually do? On 22 March 2026, the Sentencing Act 2026 came into force. With it came a number of significant changes to sentencing powers as we know them, particularly in relation to Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment. In short, the Sentencing Act 2026